If council drops benefits, it would start with members who win seats in 2013, Levendis said.

The legislation would save up to $106,865 a year. The city’s coverage is divided into four categories: $21,373 a year for family; $6,904 for single; $15,218 for employee-spouse; and $10,514 for employee-child.

“You’re only required to attend two meetings a month,” Levendis said. “Does that justify full health care? We all have to cut back.”